Sam Demel | Relief Pitcher

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Dodgers signed RHP Sam Demel to a minor league contract.

No word on whether he'll also receive an invite to spring training. Demel, formerly of the Diamondbacks, posted a 1.72 ERA and 65/23 K/BB ratio over 52 1/3 innings with the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate this past season. The 28-year-old will likely function as minor league bullpen depth. Thu, Dec 12, 2013 10:34:00 AM

Demel was just claimed off waivers from the Astros earlier this week and now the Yankees will stash him in the minors. The 27-year-old made one appearance with the Diamondbacks last season and posted a 4.07 ERA and 75/22 K/BB ratio over 66 1/3 innings in Triple-A. Fri, Mar 29, 2013 06:11:00 PM

Yankees claimed RHP Sam Demel off waivers from the Astros.

Demel made one appearance with the Diamondbacks last season, but spent the majority of the season at Triple-A, posting a 4.07 ERA and 75/22 K/BB ratio over 66 1/3 innings. The 27-year-old right-hander could turn into a decent bullpen piece. Wed, Mar 27, 2013 02:07:00 PM

Astros claimed RHP Sam Demel off waivers from the Diamondbacks.

Demel spent most of 2012 at Triple-A, putting up a 4.07 ERA while striking out 75 over 66 1/3 innings. He should be able to land a middle relief job in the Astros' pen. Thu, Nov 1, 2012 08:39:00 PM

Dodgers placed INF Justin Turner on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 28, with a skin infection on his right thigh.

Alex Guerrero and Alberto Callaspo will continue to hold down the fort at the hot corner until Turner is ready to return. He's in the midst of an outstanding season offensively, slashing .323/.387/.563 with 13 homers and 44 RBI in just 254 at-bats.

Carlos Frias (back) will make a minor league rehab start Sunday with High-A Rancho Cucamonga.

Frias has been out all month with a lower back injury, but he could be an option to rejoin the Dodgers around the start of August if there are no setbacks. The 25-year-old has a 4.39 ERA and 40/24 K/BB ratio in 69 2/3 innings over 12 starts and two relief appearances this season.

Hyun-Jin Ryu admitted Friday that he has known about the tear in his labrum since he underwent an MRI two years ago.

The fact that he was able to pitch through the injury for as long as he did, and at the level of effectiveness, is a minor miracle. He underwent season-ending surgery on Thursday to correct the issue and should be ready to go for spring training next season barring any setbacks.

McCarthy underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery Thursday in Los Angeles and will likely be sidelined until the 2016 All-Star break. The right-hander was in the first year of a four-year, $48 million free agent contract with the Dodgers. He tore the UCL in his right elbow during a start Saturday against the Padres.

Nothing has changed physically for Hatcher, who is currently on a minor league rehab assignment with High-A Rancho Cucamonga. This was merely done as a procedural move to create a spot on the team's 40-man roster for one of the team's many new additions.